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What situation led to Henry VIII’s decision to break away from the Catholic Church and establish the Church of England?(1 point)
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His execution of Sir Thomas More.
His execution of Sir Thomas More.

His failure to have his first marriage annulled by the pope.
His failure to have his first marriage annulled by the pope.

His support for the Book of Common Prayer.
His support for the Book of Common Prayer .

His defeat of the Spanish Armada.
His defeat of the Spanish Armada.
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His failure to have his first marriage annulled by the pope.

Henry wanted an annulment from Catherine of Aragon so he could marry Anne Boleyn and secure a male heir; when the pope refused, Henry broke with Rome and made himself head of the Church of England.